Guus Hiddink savoured his FA Cup triumph with a spot of 'African dancing' and an emotional farewell to his players - but admitted he returns to his post as Russian coach with a slight regret.

Chelsea's fifth FA Cup triumph ensured the Dutchman leaves with a trophy to mark his brief sojourn at Stamford Bridge - and the memory of a celebratory post-match boogie with his ecstatic players and staff.

But how he would have loved to have been in Rome contesting this week's Champions League final - and an opportunity to leave an even bigger entry in the Blues' annals.

"It would have been even a little more perfect if we had been somewhere a few days ago to play a game," he said. "That's the only regret I have. Not playing Man U. I would love to have played Man U.

"But it was almost the perfect goodbye with this FA Cup win. This club must win some silverware every year and not winning this cup would have left the feeling on my side of things not totally finished.

"I feel some sadness at leaving this very competitive team, but leaving with silverware for the club gives a feeling of satisfaction. If we had not got this cup today, then I would have had this feeling that I did a good job but you can better say goodbye with what has been achieved."

Praising his match-winner Frank Lampard, who emulated his dad's FA Cup semi-final winning celebration against Everton in 1980 with a dance around a corner flag, Hiddink said: "The second goal was a typical Lampard goal.

"It was not easy. You saw him thinking 'I have to make the final shot, aiming perfectly at the corner. It was a beautiful Frank Lampard goal.

"He knows exactly when the team needs a turning point and that's what he did. Many, many times he's there at key moments and big players are there when you have to play finals."